Director, Infrastructure Planning

Reporting to the Senior Director of Infrastructure Planning, this is a new role within the Engineering and Capital Division. The Director of Infrastructure Planning will help plan, direct, manage, and oversee the coordination of all ECD strategic, planning, design, and programming activities to advance modernization efforts on the MBTA's fixed guideway, stations and support facilities, including system expansions. As part of this role, the Director will oversee a team of deputy directors, managers and project managers. In addition, the Director of Infrastructure Planning will coordinate assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; orchestrate design review, quality management, training, and asset management standards; and perform related duties as assigned. Support the Senior Director in creating, planning, organizing, managing, and overseeing capital programs related to the modernization/replacement of MBTA fixed guideway systems, facilities, including stations, support facilities, other employee facilities, bridges and tunnels. Direct and guide staff managing the concept design process for any new or modified fixed guideway systems, station or support facility. Direct and guide staff managing the concept design process for any major system expansion project. Collaborate and work closely with Capital Delivery, Engineering and Maintenance, Technical Engineering and Design, Asset Management, and all other MBTA Departments, and a variety of other agencies and regulatory bodies during the development, planning, and conceptual design of capital projects and activities related to the MBTA's fixed guideway systems, stations and support facilities. Represent the department as the primary liaison to the MBTA's Charlestown-based Infrastructure teams and the Stations and Structures department. Support the Senior Director in the supervision and work assignments to staff assigned to planning projects, including management of consultants hired to support the overall program. Monitor and manage all expenses related to Infrastructure Planning team projects and provide recommendations, insights, and reporting to the Senior Director. This includes, but is not limited to, preparing all required federal (US DOT), state, external and internal financial reporting; conducting all analyses related to program performance; participating in the development of short and long-range planning for the modernization of MBTA's fixed guideway systems, station and support facilities; maintaining multi-project budgets and reviewing cost estimates; preparing financial management reports including monthly, annual, and ad-hoc reports; performing analysis, preparing special reports and presentations for use by department managers, senior executive management, and the MBTA Board of Directors. Collaborate with the MBTA's internal budget, finance, and procurement departments to identify and secure the necessary funding and approvals, working through the appropriate business processes according to MBTA policies. Lead efforts on the Infrastructure Planning team's role on asset-based master plans and other capital prioritization efforts (i.e. Signals Master Plan). Manage the development and submittal of Capital Investment Plan funding requests with review and approval from the Senior Director. Explain, justify, and defend department programs, policies, and activities; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues. Participate on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence. Develop budgets for proposed projects, evaluate various impacts of proposed projects to determine feasibility, provide recommendations to executive management and department managers, and participate on technical committees and panels. Support operational, real estate, and planning functions by examining and identifying deficiencies within existing systems, preparing recommendations for improvements, providing technical advice and guidance, and reviewing development projects that may impact future modernization opportunities for the MBTA. Drive a company or personal vehicle to visit work sites and assist at emergencies and/or events as needed. Respond or report to work as directed by supervisory personnel for emergencies, extreme weather conditions, or any other abnormal conditions that impair service or the safety of service, twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week. Prepare, administer, monitor, and/or audit project budgets. Uphold the rights and interests of a workforce by ensuring the fair and consistent application and strict adherence to the rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable), and policies of the Authority including the EEO, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment and Anti-Retaliation policies. Perform other related duties and projects as assigned. Additional responsibilities may include focusing on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location-specific functions. Supervision Team of Deputy Directors, Managers and Project Managers. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Planning, Business Administration, Architecture, or a related field from an accredited institution. Seven (7) years of progressive experience in complex project management, design, or operations related to large public infrastructure projects in public transit or transportation planning. Five (5) years of supervisory experience. Effective organizational, analytical, confidentiality, quantitative, writing, multi-tasking, and time management skills. Proficiency in the use of MS Office, PowerPoint, and Graphic applications. Effective communication skills with customers, employees, vendors, contractors, designers, public legislators, and state and federal agencies. Excellent customer service, conflict resolution, negotiation, communication, speaking, and writing skills. A valid driver's license without infractions under MBTA policy. Ability to supervise and work effectively with a diverse workforce. Substitutions A high school diploma or GED with an additional seven (7) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelor's degree requirement. An associate's degree from an accredited institution and an additional three (3) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelor's degree requirement. A master's degree in a related subject substitutes for two (2) years of general experience. A nationally recognized certification, or statewide/professional certification in a related field substitutes for one year of experience. Master's Degree in Engineering, Planning, Business Administration, Architecture, or a related field from an accredited institution. Experience in the management of large complex public transportation projects. Experience managing Projects with MS Project 2013 or Primavera P3; resource loading within such construction schedules.